Charity boards are operating in an increasingly complex environment shaped by financial pressures, cyber security risks, emerging technologies and growing stakeholder expectations. As governance demands continue to rise, many boards face challenges in maintaining the capacity needed for effective oversight.
Drawing on findings from our Trustee Survey 2026, this research explores the Governance Adaptation Gap, the widening gap between governance expectations and governance capacity. It offers practical insights to help trustees, governance professionals and charity leaders strengthen board effectiveness, organisational resilience and long-term sustainability